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Step onto Washington D.C.'s U Street corridor, once celebrated nationwide as 'Black Broadway.' Discover how segregation birthed a self-contained world of pioneering theaters, banks, and social hubs, and explore how MLK-era unrest, decades of neglect, and modern gentrification reshaped these historic blocks.
- A 1.4 km self-guided tour with 6 stops over 75 min
- Ideal for travelers interested in Power, Protest & Civic Spaces and History & Memory
- Immersively told in a podcast style by experts and locals
- Matching audio content, AI guide and navigation through the app
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
Plan your journey from your arrival point in Washington to Howard Theatre. Use the local journey planner for public transport options and the final walking section. Check the current connection on the day of travel.
From Bohemian Caverns, plan your return to your departure point in Washington using the local journey planner. Check the nearest suitable public transport stop and the current connection on the day of travel.
Itinerary
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1Howard Theatre
Opened in 1910, this grand venue predated Harlem’s Apollo and served as the premier stage for Black entertainment during Jim Crow segregation.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
2
Designed in 1903 by pioneer African American architect John A. Lankford, this structure represents the pinnacle of Black civic organizing and financial self-reliance.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
3Ben's Chili Bowl Mural
An iconic D.C. eatery founded in 1958 that famously remained open during the 1968 unrest, serving as a peaceful refuge for the community.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
4
Opened in 1922, this grand theater and ballroom served as a premier cultural cathedral for Black moviegoers and legendary jazz performers.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
5
Constructed in 1919 by Black developer John Whitelaw Lewis, this hotel offered luxury lodging for Black travelers barred from white-only establishments.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
6
Opened in 1926 as the Crystal Caverns, this subterranean jazz venue hosted legends like Miles Davis and John Coltrane before closing in 2016.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free
Additional info
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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